Cavity Prevention Treatment & Sealants in Jersey City, NJ

Absolutely. Your dentist may recommend a fluoride treatment to strengthen the enamel followed by a sealant coating to provide a secondary layer of protection. This combination offers the maximum defense against cavities.

With proper care, sealants can last between 5 and 10 years. To help them last as long as possible, it is best to avoid very sticky or hard foods that could potentially crack or dislodge the coating.

Yes, fluoride is safe and highly beneficial for patients of all ages. It works by strengthening the enamel, and while it is often found in public drinking water, professional topical treatments provide a more concentrated boost of protection for developing teeth.

Sealants create a physical barrier that prevents food from directly contacting the enamel in the deep ridges of your teeth. Since food debris eventually turns into plaque and tartar, this shield stops the decay process before it can start.

Sealants are protective plastic coatings applied to the surfaces of the teeth to block out food debris and bacteria. They are safe, quick to apply, and act as a shield to prevent the onset of decay and cavities.